Adam Brody first appeared on screens in the early 2000s, as Seth Cohen in The O.C., best friend to Ben McKenzie’s character, Ryan Atwood. Cohen was possibly the most loved character of the show and his relationship with Summer Roberts (Rachel Bilson) became a fan-favorite.
In The Land Of Women (6.4)
In 2007, Adam Brody starred alongside Kristen Stewart and Meg Ryan in Jonathan Kasdan’s In The Land Of Women. The romantic-comedy-drama follows Brody’s character Carter Webb – a young writer who moves to Michigan to take care of his grandmother after a break-up.
On arrival at his grandmother’s house, Carter meets his new neighbors, teenagers Paige and Lucy Hardwicke, played by Makenzie Vega and Kristen Stewart, and their mother, Sarah (Meg Ryan). Carter starts to get to know his neighbors and befriends Sarah, beginning a complicated relationship with the family.
Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World (6.7)
The apocalyptic romantic-comedy Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World stars Steve Carrell and Keira Knightley as Dodge and Penny, two neighbors who befriend each other as they prepare for the end of the world.
Adam Brody plays the role of Owen, Penny’s self-centered ex-boyfriend whom she breaks up with, blaming him for a missed opportunity to see her family in England one last time. This break-up leads to Penny teaming up with Dodge, as the two set-out to tie up their loose ends together.
Ready Or Not (6.8)
The 2019 horror-thriller Ready Or Not stars Samara Weaving and Mark O’ Brien as newlyweds, Grace and Alex. The couple return to Alex’s family home after their wedding and Grace is quickly introduced to the darker side of her new in-laws.
Adam Brody plays Alex’s older brother, Daniel, who was accidentally exposed to his family’s games at a young age and has been strongly affected by them. Chaos ensues as the games begin and Grace becomes the prey – hunted by her new family.
Shazam! (7.1)
The DCEU film, Shazam! presents 14-year-old Billy Batson, who can transform himself into the adult superhero Shazam – played by Zachary Levi – at will. The film follows Billy as he comes to terms with his new superhero status.
Billy, played by Asher Angel, explores his newfound ability with the help of his best friend, Freddy Freeman, played by Jack Dylan Grazer. Adam Brody appears in a cameo role as the grown-up superhero version of the young Freddy, towards the end of the film.
Single Parents (7.1)
The ABC sitcom Single Parents stars Brody’s real-life wife, Leighton Meester, as single mother Angie D’Amato, and Taran Killam as single father Will Cooper. The show follows Will as he adapts to raising his daughter with the help of his fellow parents.
Towards the end of the first season, Adam Brody appears as Derek, Angie’s ex-boyfriend and father of her son, Graham. As Graham’s father, Derek had often been mentioned by Angie, and his appearance has a strong effect on her.
The Kid Detective (7.2)
The 2020 drama The Kid Detective, directed by Evan Morgan, stars Adam Brody as the titular character – former kid detective, Abe Applebaum. Formerly famed for his exceptional detective abilities, Abe has fallen from grace and has resigned himself to trivial case-solving.
Abe is forced to get his act together when he is pushed into unfamiliar territory and is asked to solve the case of a brutal murder. Sophie Nélisse’s character, the naive teenager Caroline, requests Abe’s help in solving the murder of her boyfriend.
Good Vibes (7.3)
Good Vibes is an adult animated sitcom that follows 15-year-old teenagers and best friends, Mondo and Woodie. The protagonist Mondo Brando is voiced by Josh Gad and his best friend, Woodie Stone, is voiced by Adam Brody.
Mondo and Woodie plan to live their California lives to the fullest, as they chase waves and turn up at the coolest parties. Woodie is the perfect best friend for Mondo, and as an outcast in his own family, he finds both a brother and best friend in Mondo.
Billy & Billie (7.6)
Billy & Billie stars Adam Brody and Lisa Joyce as step-siblings Billy Jones and Billie Smith, who are reunited after not seeing each other for a few years. Upon meeting again, the complicated nature of their relationship is made clear.
Billy and Billie are step-brother and sister who end up sleeping together and are faced with the question of whether they could ever pursue a romantic relationship together, given their circumstances. The show follows them as they fall for one another and try to navigate their taboo relationship, while also hiding it from their family.
Mrs. America (7.9)
The FX drama mini-series Mrs. America is a dramatization of the political movement around the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment and it presents fictionalized versions of the many women involved. Among some of the main characters are Gloria Steinem (Rose Byrne), Shirley Chisholm (Uzo Aduba), and Phyllis Schlafly (Cate Blanchett).
Adam Brody features as Marc Feigen-Fasteau, husband of feminist lawyer Brenda Feigen-Fasteau, played by Ari Graynor. Marc is a liberal figure and is himself writing a book on what it means to be a man in this climate. Marc accompanies Brenda to debate Schlafly on the ratification of the ERA.
StartUp (8.0)
StartUp follows a group of individuals who come up with a new digital currency that just happens to be funded by illegal means. The show crosses into organized crime territory and FBI agent Phil Rask, played by Martin Freeman, gets involved.
Adam Brody stars as a financier based in Miami, Nick Talman, who gets involved with the start-up and catches the attention of Rask. The role is significantly grittier than Brody’s usual performances, and although Talman attempts to stay out of trouble, his investment gets him caught up in some less than desirable situations.
